Debbie Fortnum
SINGER - SONGWRITER - SPEAKER - WORSHIP LEADER - PIANIST
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Hi Debbie! I listen to your cd daily and I just love it every time I hear it.. I was wondering when will you come back to the Silverdale, Washington area. You are such an inspiration to me in my walk with Jesus Christ and our Lord and Savior. Thank you so much for everything you have done for me :) (Far Away Friend in Washington)
Dear Princess Debbie, thank you so much for sharing your testimony and songs. Our kind pastor gave me a CD and he explained what is written in the lyric sheet. I thought the CD must be wonderful. I read the "Once upon a time..." using English-Japanese dictionary.
I was so impressed because I had the same kind of struggle before, but now I know and feel His infinite Love. Praise the King! I often listen to the English songs, but it is difficult for me. I listen the song one by one so that the wonderful words can deeply come into my heart. First I came to like "He Bore my Sorrows". I love it best. Next "Guess How Much I Love You" .
It was Good Friday, That night we had the special communion in our church.
I'm very afraid if I really know His love or how much he loves me?
Chris recommended that I listen the song though he did not know my thought. Thank you for singing the song. I felt He call gently called to me "my child."
I'm weak, foolish and even I may not be able to understand He expect me to know how much He loves me but I believe and feel He loves me. I want to know Him more. Next "Like an Eagle" .
I often sing it in my heart with praying. Next "The Names of God".
But I do not take time to understand well the meaning of the song yet. But I'm sure this is also a wonderful song and I am glad to learn more about His Names and character. Thank you. You encourage me through
the CD. I wish you come to our
church in Japan and sing and talk someday! May God bless you and people who listen to your songs. (Far Away Friend in Japan)
About 5-6 years ago I was very suicidal, and in severe depression. Right at my desperate moments, Praise 106.5 would play your song I Know The Plans. That would be the thing that would pull me back! The Lord always used this song to minister to me. Here I am today fully sold for the Lord, willing to give my all to Him. Thanks for writing that song & also for singing it. I play your CD when I need to hear that scripture song & be reminded of a God who loves me very much. I just wanted to encourage you to keep doing what God has called you to do.
(Far Away Friend, Vancouver, BC)
I had been looking forward to getting your music ever since the Huntley Street TV Show and knew it was going to be really special. To the extent it would affect me, I had no idea. I removed the jacket and reading it cover to cover, lip synched my way through To Love and to Be Loved and sobbed my heart out. Your music impacts my heart like nothing I have ever heard - it was like a prayer from beginning to end and put the words to all of the gratitude and emotion I have for the Lord in a way I never could. Debbie, your music has blessed me beyond measure, it's absolutely beautiful, the cover, design, your photos, the words, the melody, no words can adequately describe.
I burst with joy for you and the way you are using the gift you've been given.
(Far Away Friend, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
You have a great gift that God has blessed you with. Your personality, your talent and your honesty in regards to the journey that you have been on will continue to touch many hearts and bring many individuals to search their own relationships with our heavenly father. May God bless you, Scott and your children as you go forth in your ministry.
(Far Away Friend, Calgary, AB, Canada)
Debbie, I see you rising up and standing beside some of the best of the well known worship artists. You are awesome and your ministering between songs just wows the congregations. I was watching our pastor as you were singing and sharing -- he was just blown away. You have a maturity in the Spirit that I don't see very often. It surpasses a lot of the individuals that are very popular. I am just moved to tears when I feel your kindred Spirit. So many times I am left with a dryness that I cannot explain, but with you & your music, I am so
refreshed and awakened that I float around. Thank you for being so obedient to Him!
(Far Away Friend, Bellingham, Washington, USA)
I am so thankful to the way that the Lord has used you and Chris to put this Christmas CD together. It brings so much joy to me as I listen to it. I see a picture of you just sitting by the panio worshipping the Lord so freely. I can say that I am truly enjoying the freedom of the way you aloow the Lord to use you to express the message of love and joy.
May the Lord bless you richly as you allow Him to use you to bring freedom to the captive.
(Far Away Friend, Kelowna, BC Canada)
The night you did a concert in Leavenworth, I couldn't stop crying to even have a conversation with you. The Lord really moved me with your singing. You are wonderful. I listen to your CD's daily. You are so talented and you can tell you are anointed by God himself. I'm sure he enjoys your praise as much as we love singing along! My friend sitting next to me told me that the woman sitting in front of us had to be your Mom because of the way she was looking at you so proudly. We were sitting in the row behind her.
Then later you introduced them to everyone, and she indeed was your mom! I thank God for you.
(Far Away Friend, Davenport, Washington, USA)
I have been thinking about your wonderful music. I was needing to be ministered to and I realized that your powerful devotion and powerful voice always bless me beyond measure. I want you to know what a valued and treasured gift you are to me and your music inspires, calms, and blesses my soul! Thank you for your obedience to our
Lord Jesus Christ Who gives us more than we could ask for or imagine.
(Far Away Friend from Washington, USA)
WOW!!! I smiled, I cried, I hummed and sang along, I had some nostalgic moments - this new Christmas CD is most definitely going to be one of my all-time favourites! I have 2 instrumental (grand piano) CDs (The Living Room Sessions and Christmas Selections) that I have loved and played a lot over the last number of years, thinking it
couldn't get any better than this.
Well, guess what? It just did!!!
Send me a TEN PACK today! (Far Away Friend from Chilliwack, BC Canada)
Hello Debbie!
I met you in Eastern Canada about 6 years ago. I would have been about 13 or 14 at the time! I was going through a hard point in my life and was searching for someone to look up to and then I met you. I just wanted to thank you for caring and being available when I needed to talk to someone. Maybe it's silly that after all these years I am finally thanking you, but you really did have an impact on my life. I still have the letter you sent me tucked away in a safe place and when I see it, I am reminded of the day I sat in the bathroom reading it and crying because someone understood me....and I was not alone. I don't know why I thought to send you this e-mail, but from the bottom of my heart.....thank you! Far Away Friend, Eastern Canada
Hi Debbie! Again, I must tell you how much you are a part of my daily routine because I have your music playing in my kitchen, in my car, in my meetings... I just love your music because your heart for the Lord is so evident in your songs and they reflect what's on my heart and what I want to communicate to my leaders. You're very special and I pray for the Lord to shower you with His richest blessings. (Women's Pastor, Edmonton, AB)
Hi Debbie! I'm writing to thank you for who you are, your talent, your spirit, your heart! I met you at the Women Seeking Higher Ground Conference (Bellingham, WA) and bought your newest CD. I have been listening to it non-stop and am floating on the wings of the dawn! The quality of your voice, the range you reach and the songs you have written are simply eloquent! I'm so graetful to have met you and had the opportunity to listen to who you are! I have mailed your speaking CD's to the Women's Ministry Director at our church, and also included your brochure. I will pray that you be asked to speak at our Bi-annual retreat. Our women need to hear from you!
I also wanted to tell you that your confidence and presentation as you speak and sing demonstrates the value that God has placed on you. I draw courage and great joy as I listen to your CD. I would love to be a part of your ministry in a prayer capacity as you are clearly anointed by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Chrsit. I count it a priviledge to have met you. May He continue to shine on you and bless every coming and going.... ~Far Away Friend, Washington, USA
"Hello Debbie! A quick note to let you know that I've been working on Bobby Michaels' new project. We've decided to record this project in various places around the world, and Bobby and I have traveled to Ireland and Cuba in the past 4 weeks. Each trip also had us playing and/or singing for various local churches. I thought of you when Bobby sang "I Know the Plans" to 2 different churches in Cuba. He's been to that country 9 times in the past 4 years, and in his most recent trips he's sung your song many times in many places. Many of the Cubans speak reasonable English, and I watched with tearful eyes as a couple hundred Cubans sang along with your version of Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you for writing such a good song. It is ministering literally around the world." Far Away Friend (Dick Tunney) from Nashville, TN
"How good to read of your recording experience. I loved the description of the studio! Would love to see it and just enjoy the blessings that are there. I'll look forward to your Christmas album. I always greatly enjoy piano, so that will make it special - especially because I 'know' you. I can't tell you how many times God has spoken to me through "To Love and To be Loved". It has brought me hope in situations where I just couldn't see a way. Somehow you were able to express for us the feelings we have and the longings for God we have. And also, the truths that we need to just rest in." FAF from Edmonton, AB
"My heart was overwhelmed last night with the creative inspiration of so many artistic talents. It was so beautiful to see and hear. The photography was one of the most meaningful to me. Wow… Thank you for giving of yourself like this. Your voice was so passionate and crystal clear, strong from top to bottom and it filled my senses and my soul and moved me to tears. I simply drank it in. You are so lovely." FAF from Sardis, BC
"Thank you so much for the priviledge of being at your tsunami relief, CD
release concert. All I can say was it was incredible and a beautiful worship
experience. The team effort of everyone involved including your family and event planner,
Angie, and all others that donated time and talents and in kind donations to
this event and your CD , the beautiful girls dancing. Lynn's worsip dances
with such expressive facial expression and her beautiful costumes she hand
crafted, the MEI chior, the photography and peak into your family life's joy
and your love of nature, Shawn's creative art demonstration of the cross,
the thorns, the focal point of the cross, and your beautiful voice
worshiping all your new songs from "To Love and to be Loved". It was the perfect Valentine's gift with moneys going to Canadian Food for
the Hungry for the tsunami relief effort. Thank you so much Deb and hope to hear all your new songs on the radio soon!" FAF from Chilliwack, BC
"Hi Debbie, I just need to let you kow how very much I enjoyed your concert. It was very moving. I loved how you spoke between each song regarding the meaning or how the song related to you. I felt I knew you after hearing you sing those wonderful songs. I listen to your cd's so much (almost daily) they have so much meaning to me after hearing you sing them at the concert... THANK YOU for blessing us with your music." FAF from WhiteRock, BC
God gave all of us a beautiful day on Saturday, He filled it with warmth
and love and His presence surrounded all of us. What a gift you gave us
that day, with your spoken words and also your music, what a wonderful
testimony in song. His name be praised. FAF from Lynden, WA
You dont know me but I had the privledge of listening
to your music. Your song "Fire Burns, Water Flows" moves me to my
knees.....I so feel the Spirit move me in that song....I want the Spirit of Jesus to burn in me...i want to fall on his cross everyday......thank-you
for your music and your obedience to the Lord. I am praying that God will bring healing to your back and that there will
be no more pain for you. I am also praying words of praise to our father
for your ministry and how he uses and will continue to use you. Our awesome God provides for us what we need. I
thank God for the journey I am on everyday. There are times when my
Counsellor brings me to my knees. But it is through my king's grace that I am
able to sit beside his Son...Jesus everyday..what I love most and treasure
even more is that my fare has already been paid for in
advanced. Know that He delights in those who wait on
Him. May you hear Him whisper ....I love you. You are mine.....that He
parts the heavens and lifts you out of the pit because He chooses to have a
heritage with you, a precious, annointed covenant with those He
loves. May our Lord bless you beyond measure...may you know His
presence today. FAF from Alberta
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